Nagaur (Rajasthan): Two people were killed and one injured in a massive explosion at a licensed firecracker and gunpowder store in Badli village, Nagaur, Rajasthan on Thursday, November 5. Several nearby houses were also damaged.
Two Killed, One Injured in Massive Explosion
Three people were in the store at the time of the explosion which killed two people on the spot and left the third with injuries. The injured person was taken to Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Hospital in Nagaur.
The blast was so loud it could be heard several kilometres away. Fragments of the victims were reportedly thrown onto nearby houses. Police arrived at the scene to recover the remains and take them to the mortuary.
Fire Put Out, Houses Damaged
Police, firemen and 108 ambulances rushed to the scene. Firefighters put out the flames but several houses in the area were damaged.
“The fire has been completely put out. We are looking into it,” Nagaur Tehsildar Narsingh Tank said.
“There is fire here. It has been completely put out. We are looking into it. We have received reports that two people have passed away. We will look into it. Whatever the truth is will come out.”
Gunpowder Fire at Licensed Store
Circle Officer Jatin Jain said the premises had been a gunpowder and firecracker store for some time and the explosion happened after the gunpowder caught fire, killing two people and injuring a third.
Police said the store was licensed and the owners had the necessary paperwork. Those associated with the business had reportedly been in the trade for several years. Once the investigation is complete the cause of the explosion will be known.
Deceased Identified
The deceased have been identified as Mohammad Aamir and Mujeeb who were brothers-in-law. The injured is receiving treatment at the government hospital in Nagaur.
Nagaur Tehsildar Narsingh Tank along with other officials arrived at the scene to monitor the situation. Further investigations are being carried out.